Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 470

Lansdowne & Baily Rds
Darby, PA 19023

Region: : PA - Philadelphia




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 19
Average amount Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $101,801.00
Average amount Medicare paid Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) $17,266.00
Difference between what Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $84,535.00
Hospital's Markup: 589%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity Without Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $52,062.90
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $14,566.90
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 96% higher
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 2628 out of 2750 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 4%